Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from The Colony

Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from The Colony

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from The Colony

01:14

12.9km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

218 m

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

On sunny days and weekends, get here early to make sure you get a parking space.

Tip by

3.34 km

East to West Flowy Gravel

Highlight • Cycleway

9.71 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.5 km

Shepherd's Lodge Kailyard (Kitchen Garden)

Highlight • Historical Site

Recreating a 19th Century Colony Kailyard (kitchen garden)

Tip by

12.1 km

Picnic Area by the Pond

Highlight • Forest

There is a pond just off the main path. A lovely space for a break and a picnic. It's just a few minutes' walk from the visitor centre.

Tip by

12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

792 m

480 m

Surfaces

9.21 km

3.67 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

8°C

95 %

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Bennachie Visitor Centre – Picnic Area by the Pond loop from The Colony

Bennachie Visitor Centre

East to West Flowy Gravel

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Shepherd's Lodge Kailyard (Kitchen Garden)

Picnic Area by the Pond

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